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Further Workplace Health and Safety bosses will be grilled at the inquest into the Dreamworld disaster today, after a leading inspector admitted he had "no confidence" in the emergency procedures in place on the Thunder River Rapids ride.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun Mr Trump warned the UK it could jeopardise trade with the US if it goes ahead with its decision to stick to a common rulebook.

"If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal," he said.

Mr Trump also revealed that he "gave advice" to Ms May on how to negotiate Brexit, but "she didn't agree, she didn't listen to me".

Protestors pictured outside the entrance to Blenheim Palace ahead of Mr Trump's arrival. Picture: PA (PA/AAP)Angry protesters have spent the day railing against the arrival of the president. Picture: AAP (AAP)Extra police have been brought on to help with the demonstrations. Picture: Getty (Getty)

Just hours after the controversial interview was published, he and First Lady Melania Trump flew into London’s Stansted airport on Air Force One, before they travelled by helicopter to the ambassador’s residence in Regents Park.

Dressed in a tuxedo and his wife in a flowing yellow gown, the Trumps were whisked into Blenheim Palace for a lavish gala dinner, avoiding many of the protesters who have spent the day railing against the President's arrival.

It was just one of several helicopter rides on the agenda for Mr Trump, whose staff opted to keep him largely out of central London and the swarms of demonstrators who are likely to provide some of the defining images of his first official trip to the UK.

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania stand with Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip May at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Picture: PA (EPA/AAP)The Marine One helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump flies past the BT Tower before landing at Winfield House. Picture: Getty (Getty)The president will be accompanied by up to 1000 staff, a motorcade and multiple helicopters during his trip. Picture: AAP (AAP)

Before leaving Brussels, Mr Trump played down the protests but acknowledged that he expected tension in Britain, which also was reeling from its soccer team's defeat in the World Cup semifinals.

"I'm going to a few hot spots," Mr Trump said, looking ahead to Britain and his summit in Finland on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Air Force One lands at Stansted Airport. Picture: AAP (AAP)US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in London for a four day visit to the UK. Picture: AAP (AAP)

"And I said, 'Putin may be the easiest of them all.' You never know. But I'm going to a pretty hot spot right now — right? — with a lot of resignations."

Extra security has been put in place to police the demonstrations, which began shortly after he touched down.

About 200 protesters gathered outside at Regents Park where Mr Trump will spend the night.

Mr Trump with meet with UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the Queen. Picture: AAP (AAP)

They’re trying to to make as much noise as possible, so the president hears them from behind the wall of steel which has been set up as protection.

“Donald’s going home, he’s going home, he’s going home, Trump is going home,” went one of the chants, modelled on the English football World Cup anthem.

Protesters are vowing an even bigger protest tomorrow in central London.

Mr Trump's reception with the British PM was warmer than the one he received by some members of the public. (AP)Mr Trump has launched a stinging attack on his British counterpart. (AP)

Earlier, Mr Trump told reporters: “I think they like me a lot in the UK, I think they agree with me on immigration.

“You see, what’s going on throughout the world with immigration…I think that’s why Brexit happened.”

Mr Trump has recently been under fire for his immigration police which saw the separation of immigrant families and caused wide-spread anger.

Even children have been getting into the anti-Trump protests. Picture: AAP (AAP)

The president will be accompanied by up to 1000 staff, a motorcade and multiple helicopters during his trip.

After London, he will travel to Scotland and then onto Helsinki to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday.